Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Sir Thomas More Tudor Oil Portrait Manner of Hans Holbein
£ 5,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Signed Philip H. Rideout 1908 Edwardian Coaching Oil Painting Going to Fair
£ 1,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Edward Armfield Signed 19th Century British Terrier Dogs Ratting Oil Painting
£ 3,200
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Oil Portrait of Royal Navy Midshipman by Samuel Harry Hancock (1871-1932)
£ 1,950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
19th Century Canvas Painting Beach Scene with Sailing Boats
£ 475
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Children Sitting Holding A Rose Putti Portrait Rudolphine School After Domenico Zampieri 1849 Bologna
£ 15,000
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
The Grand Canal Venice Oil Painting on Panel Huge Venice Impressionist Art
£ 3,250
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art
£ 2,800
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Figurative Genre Interior Oil Portrait Painting Scene of Courtiers Playing Chess Versailles Paris
£ 2,800
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Chess Problem A Courtly Game of Strategy in Elegant Interior Genre Painting Signed by Carlo Ferranti
£ 9,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Enville Estate Landscape Oil Painting of Horses in Meadow by Walter Robin Jennings
£ 1,595
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Thomas Thomas (British, Fl. 1882–1892) Victorian Landscape Oil Painting
£ 345
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19th Century Scottish Highland Loch & Mountain Sunset Oil Painting c.1880
£ 285
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Royal Mail Coach & Horses Oil Painting Signed by Samuel Henry Alken York to London
£ 1,250
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Victorian Oil on Board Painting of Young Couple Collecting Water by a Stream c.1860
£ 165
Lomond Antiques
Oil on Board A.Roberts JP Mayor of Clithero by Albert Abram Gittleson (1885-1958) Antique
£ 195
Lomond Antiques
Oil on Board Miniature Painting Huntsmen & Hounds by M Pauels Signed Vintage
£ 135
Lomond Antiques
Alfred Walter Bayes (1831-1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame
£ 1,350
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Huge Alps Oil Painting Lake Salzkammergut East of Salzburg Austrian Alps Landscape
£ 8,850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Oil Portrait of Lady Shaw by Robert Edward Morrison 19th Century Antique Full Length Paintings
£ 8,500
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Huge Modern Nude Lady Oil Portrait Painting by Italian Artist Gennaro Odore
£ 6,950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Original Oil on Board 'Hastings Luggers' by Alec Butson (1910-1995) Signed & Dated 83 - Framed
£ 140
21st Century Gallery
Studio of David Teniers II 1610–1690 Antwerp Flemish Village Fete Landscape Oil Painting
£ 12,500
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Naval Officer Wearing Order of St.Louis 18th Century French Military Oil Portrait Paintings
£ 6,750
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Antique Oil Painting - Antique Oil Painting of Hare Coursing Possibly by George Armfield
£ 7,950
G Neville Antiques
Antique Oil Painting- Large Antique Oil Painting Midsummer Nights Dream Shakespeare
£ 80,000
G Neville Antiques
King Charles I After Van Dyck 18th Huge Oval Old Master Antique Portrait Painting
£ 12,950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
19th Century Coastal Oil Painting – Figures on a Rocky Beach with Dramatic Sea Stacks
£ 350
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Camels Oil Painting Desert Landscape Portrait Of Bedouings In Desert
£ 850
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Viscount Castlerosse Pastel Portrait By Leon Sprinck Signed & Dated C1902
£ 950
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Christmas Day After John Ritchie (1821-1879) Genre Figurative Winter Landscape Oil Painting
£ 18,750
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Victorian Oil On Canvas Painting Of Primroses and Birds Nest Antique C1880
£ 165
Lomond Antiques
Victorian Oil On Canvas Portrait Painting Of A Young Lady In Oval Giltwood Frame Antique C1870
£ 275
Lomond Antiques
John Lindsay Scott 1815-1888 Wool Tweed Manufacturer Kingholm Mill Dumfries Aged 73
£ 22,500
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
